Jalen Duren out at least two weeks

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren will be out of action for at least two weeks due to a right biceps femoris injury. The player got hurt in the first half of the team's win over Miami and could only play ten minutes on the court.

Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said losing an important player from the lineup is difficult for the team. Bickerstaff noted that Duren had found a good rhythm in preparing for the season and that this injury interrupts that process.

Duren's summer was dominated by a lengthy contract negotiation. Talks with the Pistons ended in a five-year, 200 million dollar deal. Last season he averaged 19.5 points per game, and he was selected to the All-Star Game for the first time and named to the All-NBA Third Team.

The team's injury-related losses this season are not limited to Duren. Health problems are on the agenda for many teams across the league, and long absences from the lineup can directly affect the playoff race. The first games Detroit plays without Duren will also show how much the changes in the rotation will be felt.